City safety & data profile

South Sioux CityNE

South Sioux City, NE is a 13K-resident city in Dakota County with a median household income of $68,223.

Dakota County, Nebraska. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for South Sioux City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. South Sioux City has a population larger than 20% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $174,700.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 80%
By size
$68,223
Median income
$174,700
Median home
12.2%
Poverty rate

The read on South Sioux City

South Sioux City posts a median household income higher than 34% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 66%
by median income, US cities

Where South Sioux City income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$68,223 Bottom 34% higher than 34% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NE $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading South Sioux City, NE beyond the headline numbers

South Sioux City sits inside Dakota County, Nebraska, at roughly 42.47°N, -96.41°W. Population 13,319, $68,223 median household income. Median home value $174,700, median rent $1,127. Poverty rate 12.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: South Sioux City's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 44.8%, then short sleep duration at 34.4%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for South Sioux City from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,319
South Sioux City
Median Income
$68,223
Near average
Median Home Value
$174,700
-23% vs avg
Median Age
30.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Dakota County) - South Sioux City's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
21K+2%
Median Income
$70,329+49%
Median Home Value
$185,700+80%
Poverty Rate
11.5%-32%
Unemployment
4.8%-30%

Economics

Economics indicators for South Sioux City, NE
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,127/mo
Poverty Rate
12.2% -14% vs avg
Unemployment 5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.5%
Work From Home 4.7%
Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 29.2%
African American 13.3%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
44.8%
Short Sleep Duration
34.4%
Physical Inactivity
33.6%
High Blood Pressure
29.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
19.9%
Binge Drinking
18.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.6%
Current Smoking
14.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.6%
Diabetes
12.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.9%
Annual Checkup 73.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
8.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Stroke
3.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of South Sioux City, NE? ▼
South Sioux City, NE has a population of 13,319 people, located in Dakota County, Nebraska.
What is the median household income in South Sioux City? ▼
The median household income in South Sioux City, NE is $68,223 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
What is the median home value in South Sioux City? ▼
The median home value in South Sioux City, NE is $174,700. Median rent is $1,127/month.
What are the top health concerns in South Sioux City? ▼
The top health indicators in South Sioux City include Obesity (44.8%), Short Sleep Duration (34.4%), Physical Inactivity (33.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in South Sioux City? ▼
The median age in South Sioux City, NE is 30.5 years. 15.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

South Sioux City, NE is located in Dakota County, Nebraska. With a population of 13K and a $68,223 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the South Sioux City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using South Sioux City's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Dakota County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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